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US Justice Department Warns California Over Disputed Non-Citizen Ballots
The US Justice Department warned Los Angeles officials of criminal liability if they count mail-in ballots from suspected non-citizens, escalating a clash with California.
FBI and Federal Agents Raid Washington Home of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar
Federal agents raided the Washington home of Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar as part of an ongoing criminal investigation into alleged immigration fraud.
US DOJ Investigates Major TV Networks Over Joint White House Coverage Suspension
The US Department of Justice opened an antitrust investigation into major television networks over their joint suspension of White House coverage following disputes with President Donald Trump.
U.S. Justice Department Civil Rights Division Recruits Lawyers with Controversial Backgrounds
The U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division is recruiting lawyers with controversial backgrounds, including criminal convictions and conspiracy theories, following mass staff departures.
California Man Arrested in $300M AI Chip Smuggling Ring to China
A California tech executive was arrested for allegedly running a $300 million smuggling network that routed advanced AI processors to China via Malaysia and Singapore.
Trump-aligned attorney Kurt Olsen resigns from Department of Justice investigation
Attorney Kurt Olsen, a defender of Donald Trump's 2020 election claims, has resigned from the Department of Justice investigation examining alleged conspiracies against the administration.
Cybercrime Ringleader Pleads Guilty in Massive $245M Crypto Theft Scheme
A 22-year-old Singaporean citizen pleaded guilty in a Washington federal court to leading a cybercrime network that stole over $245 million in cryptocurrency through social engineering.
Senior US official in affidavit: Israel evaded extraditing the 'Askelon Hacker'
In an affidavit filed in a US court, a senior official at the US Department of Justice describes attempts from a decade ago to bring about the extradition of Michael Ron David Kedar from Israel. Israeli authorities did not comply with the American requests.
Donald Trump's Confidant Leaves Department of Justice to Focus on Elections
Ed Martin will move to focus on "legal battles" surrounding the upcoming elections in the USA. The move raises questions regarding Donald Trump's involvement in the legal and political struggles surrounding the electoral system.
Storm in the US: Case against Haifa Port owner closed — and the judge does not spare criticism
A federal judge in the US has sharply criticized the closure of the criminal case against billionaire Gautam Adani, pointing to "disturbing irregularities" in the way the decision was reached.
"War on Judges" and Persecution of Rivals: How Trump's Personal Lawyer Became the US Attorney General
Three years after leaving a New York law firm to defend Donald Trump, Todd Blanche has been confirmed by the Senate as US Attorney General. Having successfully used delay tactics to protect the president from prison, Blanche has now declared war on "rogue judges" and is actively prosecuting political rivals, raising concerns about the independence of the Department of Justice.
US Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General by a Single Vote
The Senate approved by a narrow margin of 50 to 49 the appointment of Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's former lawyer, as Attorney General. Two Republicans joined Democrats, amid growing concerns over the politicization of the Department of Justice.
Senate Committee Advances Trump's Attorney General Nominee After Demanding Key Concessions
The US Senate Judiciary Committee has approved the nomination of Todd Blanche for Attorney General. The confirmation followed intense scrutiny over his ties to President Donald Trump and a requirement that he formally dissolve a controversial legal fund and meet with victims of Jeffrey Epstein.